MALUS SUN RIVAL 12L

Description
Red, round fruits emerge from these from October. They are small.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Malus x scheideckeri 'Sun Rival'.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies

Growth habit
Apple 'Sun Rival' is overhanging in habit.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time.

Flower
The white, cup-shaped flowers appear in May.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub, bee pasture, bird food plant